How to Determine The Value of My Car

No matter how much we love our vehicle, there will come a day when we want to upgrade to a newer model. For most of us, that will include selling our old vehicle. Whether it will be an outright sale or a trade, we will need to know the vehicle's value. There are many factors that determine a vehicle's worth.

Instructions

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Look up your vehicle in the Kelly Blue Book. Look up your vehicle according to its year, make and model. You can also log on to KellyBlueBook.com and enter your vehicle's information. You will need to enter your zip code to get current values from your area.

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Decide on the type of sale is best for you. Look up the value for a trade-in and a private party sale. Both prices are listed in the Kelly Blue Book. You will need to make a decision on whether to trade in your vehicle for another vehicle or sell it outright. There are benefits to both. You might get more from a private party sale; however, you will get the value immediately with a trade.

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Decide your vehicle's worth. The book will give a range of values, depending on condition. You will need to make an honest evaluation of your vehicle's condition and, using the findings as a guideline, decide the value of your vehicle.